1000v gloves ??

[Bennewman]

Morning all,

I'm just starting out as a domestic electrician and am in the process of getting all my kit.

Question for you - I'm considering buying 1000v rated gloves for only one purpose and that's to use only when removing and replacing the main fuse carrier (no tags of course!) in case of that rare event of it shattering.

Now, they carry a hefty price tag. £40 upwards. My instinct is not to scrimp on something so potentially important but I'm wondering whether a decent set of thick standard gauntlets (at a fraction of the price) would offer me sufficient protection ?

Opinions ?

 

[telectrix]

if the cut-out is old or in any way appears as if it might be a problem pulling the fuse, i would nt touch it but get DNO to replace it FOC.

 

[richy3333]

My local Hydro manager asked me to buy the proper gloves and a full face visor for pulling fuses. No point in scrimping on your own safety, although I doubt most even bother with safety equipment when pulling the fuse?

 

[Bennewman]

I'd be wearing the gloves regardless even if the fuse carrier looks fine. Purely as a precaution.

 

[RyanCheetham]

I will admit to not using protection when doing it which is stupid of me. All i do is turn off the c/u which kills the load, then at arms reach just have a quick and confident pull. But as Tel says always inspect the carrier first

 

[applemac]

I've been looking over the shoulder of dno a few times, no gloves or face protection didn't even disconnect load just tugged and popped it back in.

 

[Stroppy]

I would say it's not worth the cost, as having to handle a disintegrating carrier would be too rare, and as has been pointed out if its in that bad a state the DNO needs to replace it. And anyway, we are not allowed to and never pull the main fuse ourselves, so this situation will never arise. *snigger*

On the rare ocassion I've had to do it live I wear my aluminium-coated gloves so any stray current gets conducted safely away from my hand.

 

[sparkdog]

A leather welding gauntlet does me.

 

[telectrix]

Always wear some sort of glove. You don't wanna be leaving dna or fingerprints, do you?

 

[Engineer54]

I think Sintra needs a pair of them gloves, the next time he goes to Paris!! lol!!

 

[RyanCheetham]

Always wear some sort of glove. You don't wanna be leaving dna or fingerprints, do you?

watching too much tv Tel

 

[Bennewman]

Thanks for your posts.

My question is really whether using 1000v gloves at £40-60 offer any more protection over using good quality rubber gauntlets at £3??? for domestic situations

 

[shanky887614]

gloves rated at 500v for £25 here

Electrical Safety Gloves

(1000v on same page)

 

[Engineer54]

Thanks for your posts.

My question is really whether using 1000v gloves at £40-60 offer any more protection over using good quality rubber gauntlets at £3??? for domestic situations

Depends if you think the £3 pair of gloves will give the protection required!! They are £40/60 for a reason!! lol!!

 

[telectrix]

grab it with insulated water pump grips. if it breaks, it was faulty anyway.

 

[onions1066]

Or man up and get the mrs's marigolds on. I work along side western power a lot and have a couple of friends who work for DNO live jointing as well, they go bareback no rubber in sight :wink_smile:

 

[Guest55]

Or man up and get the mrs's marigolds on. I work along side western power a lot and have a couple of friends who work for DNO live jointing as well, they go bareback no rubber in sight :wink_smile:

probably breaking their companies safe working proceedures in the process , bet they wear gloves in front of the boss ;-)

that said , live jointing is a million miles from pulling out a domestic cut-out fuse.

its all about confidence imo , and that comes with experience , not ppe.
look away and pull hard & quick. ;-)

 

[Gage]

probably breaking their companies safe working proceedures in the process , bet they wear gloves in front of the boss ;-)

that said , live jointing is a million miles from pulling out a domestic cut-out fuse.

its all about confidence imo , and that comes with experience , not ppe.
look away and pull hard & quick. ;-)

Yeah, the more experienced you get the less cautious you are and the more of a hazard you are to yourself without even realising

 

[Toonlad]

Wont be long before you have to have a test cert for the gloves and insulted tools.They will want paying to check the steam off my ---- next

 

[Guest55]

Yeah, the more experienced you get the less cautious you are and the more of a hazard you are to yourself without even realising

thanks for the preaching.
:-/

 

[Johnlondon]

Still work out at £40 with VAT and shipping though Shanky !!!

Engineer54, but what is the reason ?!?!?

No one's answered his question. I would say the rubber insulation provided by cheap but good quality rubber gauntlets SHOULD provide adequate protection. Anyone disagree??

 

[CSEE]

I have a pair of 1000v gloves and a pump to test the gloves prior to using gloves to ensure no holes, and a full face mask cost me £140 in total but it my life at risk so depends how much you value your life!!!

 

[Gage]

thanks for the preaching.
:-/

arty:

 

[telectrix]

if these gloves are made to the same BS no. as condoms. then i'd not trust them -- no way.

 

[richy3333]

if these gloves are made to the same BS no. as condoms. then i'd not trust them -- no way.

Wear 10 condoms, one on each finger, (13 if you're from Norfolk) and save some cash?

 

[Engineer54]

Still work out at £40 with VAT and shipping though Shanky !!!

Engineer54, but what is the reason ?!?!?

No one's answered his question. I would say the rubber insulation provided by cheap but good quality rubber gauntlets SHOULD provide adequate protection. Anyone disagree??

Thought that would have been obvious, the material and the overall moulding of these gloves have been designed and formulated to provide protection up to the working voltage stipulated!! It's not only down to the voltage protection, but also resistance against holes and arch flash etc. These gloves are basically only suitable for rough working, totally unsuitable for any intricate live working, ...just too thick and cumbersome!! lol!!

As i stated before, that is up to you to decide if the much cheaper rubber gauntlets can provided the protection you desire, maybe they can, but then again they might not!! lol!!

 

[PEM]

Eh I happen to live in Norfolk! 13 fingers/condoms!!! Well I never!!! Never used them and the sheep don't appear to mind.
For me 7,500 volt gloves and goggles not for safety I just like the look

 

[Heisenberg]

Eh I happen to live in Norfolk! 13 fingers/condoms!!! Well I never!!! Never used them and the sheep don't appear to mind.
For me 7,500 volt gloves and goggles not for safety I just like the look

Then why does it say Suffolk against your location

 

[grantr37]

Morning all,

I'm just starting out as a domestic electrician and am in the process of getting all my kit.

Question for you - I'm considering buying 1000v rated gloves for only one purpose and that's to use only when removing and replacing the main fuse carrier (no tags of course!) in case of that rare event of it shattering.

Now, they carry a hefty price tag. £40 upwards. My instinct is not to scrimp on something so potentially important but I'm wondering whether a decent set of thick standard gauntlets (at a fraction of the price) would offer me sufficient protection ?

Opinions ?

company in the USA called WH Salisbury does them, google them....they make good gloves but you have to back order them as they sell them worldwide and run out faster then they make them having swallowed up the other two main manufacturers in the USA, I can pass on contact info for a contact I have in the states who is a wholesaler and gets good prices.....they do visors as well, and also they have an aircon hard hat/ aircon hard hat/visor combo for working outside in the summer on overhead lines which is popular in Australia and the middle east etc....

I have been told not to touch gloves from the far east by an HV lineworker......

 

[telectrix]

Then why does it say Suffolk against your location

that's because suffolk is full of norfolk lads that can't spell.

 

[BlueToBits]

The real dilemma is do you replace them in a couple of years time when they go out of date having never been used.

 

[telectrix]

can't use them. we never pull fuses, do we? :rolleyes2:

 

[londonlec]

I watched UKPN the other day with no ppe at all (inc trainers) pulling a 200a! We don't mess about down south ;-)

 

[shanky887614]

I watched UKPN the other day with no ppe at all (inc trainers) pulling a 200a! We don't mess about down south ;-)

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watched some guys remove the panel supply (25mm armoured) live, they just pulled it down the corridor, crap site lighting and steel on either side. i turned the other way sharpish, no way im getting spotted with thoes idiots if they get caught

 

[Stroppy]

...and you won't be blinded by the light of them burning to the ground when they complete the circuit between cable and steel.

 

[Knobhead]

I’ve always believed some PPE and other gear instils complacency. Why would a cut-out fuse fail if the job is done correctly?
Look to see if there’s any damage. If there isn’t pull the fuse quickly in one smooth action. Simple as.

Yes I have pulled 400A fuses on load, before you ask.

 

[JD6400]

Then why does it say Suffolk against your location

Can't a man dream though !